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Archives of American Art
J. Benjamin Townsend papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.townj
- Creators:
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Townsend, J. Benjamin
- Dates:
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1959-1964
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Papers regarding Townsend's article on Clyfford Still, "An Interview with Clyfford Still," 1961, including 8 letters from Still (and Mrs. Still on his behalf) and 3 letters to Mrs. Still from Townsend; a clipping of the article from GALLERY NOTES of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery; an annotated manuscript and proofs of the article, and Townsend's notes of his interview with Still, December 14, 1959. Also included are letters to Townsend from artists William Ronald, John Opper, Richard Stankiewicz, and Mrs. Jose Guerrero, mainly regarding Townsend's proposed articles about them, and a letter and receipt from Edwin Dickinson.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Critic, historian; Buffalo, N.Y. Was assistant director of the National Portrait Gallery (1967-1968) and professor of art and literature at the State University of New York, Buffalo (1957-1983). Among his publications are JOHN DAVIDSON, POET OF THE ARMAGEDDON, Yale (1961) and THE BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY (1862-1962), Albright-Knox Art Gallery (1962).
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1985 by Townsend and his wife.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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| Painting, Abstract -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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| Educators | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Still, Clyfford, 1904-1980 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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